By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-born actor Fintan Kelly is writer and director of an exciting new play ‘Farsiders’ and the world premiere takes place in the Presentation Arts Centre on Tuesday night, and there are also performances on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Saturday. Fintan told WexfordLocal.com; “I’m delighted that the premiere night is all soldContinue reading “Fintan’s ‘Farsiders’ premiere sold out!”
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Gorey Fire Service helping the neighbours
By Dan Walsh Gorey Fire Service assisted units from Arklow and Wicklow at a major fire at The Croghan Industrial Estate in Arklow on Sunday afternoon. The Arklow Fire Service team were quickly to the scene as it was located in the same estate, the blaze was quickly brought under control and extinguished due toContinue reading “Gorey Fire Service helping the neighbours”
Swordsman in the Dungeon at the castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The Digital Survey of a Swordsman in the Dungeon was officially launched this evening at Enniscorthy Castle by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council as part of the ‘Writing on the Wall’ autumnal exhibition. Cllr Browne said he was delighted to unveil the exhibition and acknowledged thatContinue reading “Swordsman in the Dungeon at the castle”
Major fire closes M11
By Dan Walsh The M11 northbound lane between junctions 24 (Frankfort/Clough) and 25 (Ballydawmore/Enniscorthy is closed to traffic after a trailer loaded with straw caught fire and spread onto the embankment sending high flames and smoke into the air. The incident occurred around 4pm this afternoon. Sources at the scene say that the tractor wasContinue reading “Major fire closes M11”
Monksgrange Heritage Open Afternoon
By Dan Walsh A one hour guided tour with personal commentary by Jeremy Hill on the heritage of landscape and garden at Monksgrange next Sunday will commence at 2pm. Outdoor footwear is suggested. You will hear about the role of landscape trees, admire the oaks of the original avenue planted in 1750 and hear aboutContinue reading “Monksgrange Heritage Open Afternoon”
Youths last seen in Bridgetown area
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old youths Charli and Ruby McGlynn who were last seen in the Bridgetown area at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, August 13th. Charli is described as approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.Continue reading “Youths last seen in Bridgetown area”
Gorey mourns Jack McEvoy
By Dan Walsh Many tributes are paid to former State Solicitor and supporter of events in Gorey over many decades, Jack McEvoy, The Avenue, Gorey, who will be laid to rest today in St. Michael’s Cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Gorey. A solicitor by profession, Mr McEvoy set up practice in GoreyContinue reading “Gorey mourns Jack McEvoy”
Boy 11963 to be laid to rest in Gorey
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Gorey resident John Cameron, Oakhill, Ramstown, autobiographer of Boy 11963, a unique account of overcoming almost insurmountable obstacles to find out who he truly was! At only five months old, John Cameron was abandoned in a Dublin orphanage, and fostered out as a child labourer by ageContinue reading “Boy 11963 to be laid to rest in Gorey”
‘Writing on the Wall’ at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Castle is home to a rare piece of medieval graffito, incised in the dungeon wall – a one-metre-tall figure with sword in hand. This work of wall art from times past is the centre piece of the Enniscorthy Castle Autumnal Exhibition ‘Writing on the Wall‘. Manager Mico Hassett told WexfordLocal.com; “AnContinue reading “‘Writing on the Wall’ at Enniscorthy Castle”
Humanitarian aid for New Ross flood damage
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Emergency Management Team met early this morning following the intense flooding which affected New Ross on Monday evening. Estimates indicate rainfall of between 30mm and 40mm fell over a period of less than one and half hours, in addition to substantial hail, all of which centred around the mainContinue reading “Humanitarian aid for New Ross flood damage”
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